Senior Software AI Engineer
Sartre GroupAbout the role
Firm: Top New York Hedge Fund
Role: Senior / Staff Software Engineer - AI Core Systems
Tech Stack: Python, C++/Java, AWS, GCP, Kafka, ClickHouse, Kubernetes, MLOps
Compensation: $200,000-$300,000 base + bonus
Location: NYC (Hybrid 4 days a week in-office, relocation available)
An NYC multi-strategy hedge fund is standing up a brand-new central AI engineering team. First hires. You'd be building the actual production systems, not running POCs.
What you'd do: Build internal AI tooling on top of on-prem data. Orchestration, vector search and RAG into private datasets. Wire up secure interfaces to OpenAI and Anthropic APIs. Work with the Head of AI Engineering and stakeholders across investment, compliance and ops.
Background that fits 4+ years of building backend systems. Strong Python plus a solid second language (Java or C++). Linux. GCP or AWS with things you've actually run in production.
Background is open. Startup or mid-size where you've stood systems up yourself plays well. Fund experience is helpful but not required. Interest in AI matters more than a deep AI resume.
If interested in finding out more, apply now.
Responsibilities
- Build internal AI tooling on top of on-prem data
- Orchestration, vector search and RAG into private datasets
- Wire up secure interfaces to OpenAI and Anthropic APIs
- Work with the Head of AI Engineering and stakeholders across investment, compliance and ops
Qualifications
- 4+ years of building backend systems
- Strong Python plus a solid second language (Java or C++)
- Experience with Linux
- GCP or AWS with production experience
Benefits
- Relocation available
Skills mentioned
About Sartre Group
Sartre Group is an executive search firm providing strategic recruitment solutions to companies across the United States, Europe and Asia. Our core expertise lie in servicing some of the world’s most reputable companies in the Investment Industry, particularly those utilizing sophisticated quantitative methods and state-of-the-art machine learning/Artificial intelligence techniques. Our key clients are hedge funds, Investment banks, trading companies and businesses deploying advanced data analytics. At Sartre Group we pride ourselves on our ability to build long term partnerships with our clients and candidates, placing huge emphasis on the quality of delivery and levels of service we provide. By working alongside the key stakeholders in a business to understand their strategic goals, we are able to deliver the appropriate recruitment solution and help them attract talent in a ferociously competitive market. We have proven ourselves to be a natural partner for organisations looking for a comprehensive service with talent needs, across multiple business areas and different geographical locations.